A Sip of Paradise Garden is a community-driven garden designed for members of the bartender and hospitality industry in Atlanta, GA. Our mission is to cultivate a happier, healthier bartender community by providing therapeutic gardening activities, professional networking, and social enrichment in a shared, sustainable space.

Members are empowered to take an active role in the cultivation, harvesting, and maintenance of the garden, fostering a space that nurtures both the land and the people within it.

• Individual membership: $75 per growing season (April to December).
• Participation in wellness classes, social events, and workshops:
  • Members: $5 donation or a plant contribution
  • Non-members: $10 donation or a plant contribution

• Bartender/service industry/hospitality professionals, past or present
  • Includes but is not limited to: bartenders, brand ambassadors, servers, BOH staff, restaurant managers, and other hospitality workers.

As part of their membership, all members must contribute at least 4 volunteer hours per season to the garden. This can be completed in the form of:

✅ Harvesting & Distribution: Supporting garden harvest days and ensuring fair access for all members.

✅ Grounds & Plant Care: Watering, weeding, and maintaining garden beds to keep the space thriving.

✅ Composting & Sustainability: Managing and educating others on composting to enhance soil health.

✅ Event & Workshop Support & Attendance: Assisting in event setup, breakdown, and hospitality at community gatherings.

✅ Education & Mentorship: Helping new members integrate into the garden by sharing knowledge and guidance.

✅ Free Harvesting Privileges – Members may harvest herbs, vegetables, fruit, and flowers (within sustainable limits).

✅ Professional Growth & Income Opportunities – Job leads, networking, and paid opportunities in garden programming.

✅ Access to All Events & Classes at Discounted Rates – 50% off all non-brand-sponsored workshops and wellness classes.

✅ Discounted Event Space Rentals – Special rates for hosting private or professional events at the garden.

✅ Exclusive Brand Swag Giveaways – Regular opportunities to receive industry gifts and perks.

Help grow our community! Members who refer 3 new members will receive a free plant of their choice or one free workshop pass.

Please read carefully and complete the membership application in its entirety. If your application is accepted, you will receive a welcome letter outlining new member information.